The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England
Melvyn Bragg explores the dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English, which made him a threat to the authority of the church and state.
Melvyn Bragg explores the dramatic story of William Tyndale and his mission to translate the Bible into English. Melvyn reveals the story of a man whose life and legacy have been hidden from history, but whose impact on Christianity in Britain and on the English language endures today. His radical translation of the Bible into English made him a profound threat to the authority of the church and state, and set him on a fateful collision course with Henry VIII's heretic hunters and those of the pope.
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| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Melvyn Bragg |
| Producer | Anna Cox |
| Director | Anna Cox |
| Executive Producer | Mike Smith |
The Tudor Court Season
BBC Two explores the players, schemers and dreamers of the Tudor Court - from 23rd May.
